David Bowe
ActingAbout David Bowe
David Bowe (born January 4, 1964) is an often seen but rarely recognized character actor in American movies and television. His best known role is that of "Weird Al" Yankovic's sidekick, Bob, in 1989's UHF. His other film credits include A Few Good Men (1992), Made in America (1993, starring Whoopi Goldberg), The Rock (1996), Kicking & Screaming (2005) and Rubber (2010). Bowe also had a recurring role on the short-lived television series Life... and Stuff, which aired in 1997 and co-starred Andrea Martin. His wife is Olivia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Bowe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of David Bowe's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Bowe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mr. Petrified Forrest, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best David Bowe Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Bowe's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Bowe.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rubber | M. Hughes | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Smithsonian Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Drillbit Taylor | Male Teacher | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Checking Out | Allen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Where There's a Will | Reverend Stevens | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | McBride: The Doctor is Out...Really Out | Leo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kicking & Screaming | Forest Avery | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Cheaper by the Dozen | TV Interviewer | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mystery Woman | Mike Landry | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Grind | Registration Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | They Shoot Divas, Don't They? | Jay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Air Panic | Co-Pilot | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ablaze | Rick Woods | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Python | Boone | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Dark Justice | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Late Last Night | Guy at Club | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Dog's Tale | Henry Webster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Sleeping with the Devil | Dr. Jerrold Petrofsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Cable Guy | Helicopter Paramedic | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Rock | Dr. Ling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Heavyweights | Chris Donelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Future Shock | Fred | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Heaven Sent | Howard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Malice | Dr. Matthew Robertson | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Made in America | Teddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Few Good Men | Cdr. Gibbs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Mr. Petrified Forrest | Fred | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore | Norman Fishbine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Live! From Death Row | Durbin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | For the Boys | Photographer, Awards T.V. Show | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Masters of Menace | Sloppy Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Air America | Saunders | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Adventures of Ford Fairlane | College Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Wedding Band | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Think Big | Security Guard #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | My Boyfriend's Back | Eddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | UHF | Bob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Maybe Baby | Mark | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Back to the Beach | Mountain | Average | Similar → |
David Bowe - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Bowe?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Bowe is "Mr. Petrified Forrest" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has David Bowe acted in?
David Bowe has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Bowe?
Other notable films include "A Few Good Men", "Sleeping with the Devil", and "McBride: The Doctor is Out...Really Out".